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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.76, 17,467.32 and 6,309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.76, 17,467.32 and 6,309.88 is: 9,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.76 : 17,467.32 = 6,309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.76/17,467.32 = 6,309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.76x = 17,467.32 × 6,309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.76x = 110,216,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,216,693.12/11,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.48

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